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     Doray Campbell was born circa 1919 in Alabama.¹
     Doray married Earl I. Slade, daughter of William Ira Slade and Neallie Dora Penton.¹

     Yvonne Slade was born on April 16, 1923 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Ebenezer Slade and Dora Slade.¹ Yvonne died on June 5, 2005 at age 82.¹

     Milan Slade was born on August 3, 1926 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Ebenezer Slade and Dora Slade.¹
     Milan married Doris Merle Cameron², the daughter of Daniel and Lucretia Cameron.² Milan died on October 30, 1996 at age 70.¹ He was buried in Dixie Baptist Church Cemetery, Forrest County, Mississippi.³

     Walter Colon Slade was born on May 20, 1929 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ He was the son of Ebenezer Slade and Dora Slade.¹ Walter died on July 29, 1988 at age 59.¹ He was buried in Boone Cemetery, Lamar County, Mississippi.²

     Terry Lynn Slade was born on March 15, 1948 in Austin, Travis County, Texas.¹ He was the son of Raymond Maurice Slade and Betty Lou Winningham.¹ Terry died on April 9, 2013 in Georgetown, Texas, at age 65.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Terry Lynn Slade Terry Lynn Slade, 65, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2013 in Georgetown, Texas. Terry was born on March 15, 1948 in Austin, Texas to Raymond (Sr.) and Betty Slade. He graduated in 1966 from Lanier High School in Austin. He attended the University of Texas in Austin and worked for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from 1972 until retirement on October 31, 2000. Terry was a very giving person. He served as a Little League Coach: he made a difference in life through volunteer work. Music and collecting sports cards were his lifelong hobbies: he often shared music tapes and sports cards with others. He was happiest outdoors and hiked almost daily around Lady Bird Lake or Zilker Park. Terry played on several softball, volleyball, and basketball teams with friends--his many sports trophies provide testament to his athletic ability. Terry is preceded in death by his father, mother, their parents, and his brother- in-law Alton Young. He is survived by his brother Raymond Slade, Jr. and sister Vicki Young, along with nephew Nathan Hall and wife Mellani, niece Krista Hall, and 6 great nephews. The family is very grateful to the loving care that Terry received from the ladies at Meme's Personal Care Home in Georgetown. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at one o'clock in the evening, on Saturday, the 13th of April 2013, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Funeral Services will immediately follow at two o'clock in the evening on Saturday, the 13th of April 2013, in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 3429 Executive Center Dr., Austin, TX 78731. Published in Austin American-Statesman from April 12 to April 13, 2013.¹

      and died the same day.¹ Mary Cecile Slade was born on January 12, 1937 in Lamar County, Mississippi.¹ She was the daughter of Tally Delmar Slade and Cecile Angelene Schwierjohn.¹ Mary Cecile Slade was buried in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, Seneca, Lamar County, Mississippi.¹

     William Preston Slade was known as Billy.¹ He was born on November 11, 1935 in Lamar County, Mississippi.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Pitts Slade and Helen Knue.¹ William died on June 28, 1992 at age 56.¹ He was buried in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Cemetery, Seneca, Lamar County, Mississippi.¹

     Lucy Virginia Price was born on February 22, 1917 in Anderson County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Scott Price and Lucy Harper.¹
     Lucy married Tally Delmar Slade, son of George Willis Slade and Missouri E. Slade.¹ Lucy died on November 12, 1997 at age 80.¹ She was buried in Oak Park Cemetery, Alvin, Brazoria County, Texas.¹

     Walter Scott Price was born in 1875.¹
     Walter married Lucy Harper.¹ Walter died in 1944.¹

     Lucy Harper was born in 1884.¹
     Lucy married Walter Scott Price.¹ Lucy died in 1967.¹

     Maud Elizabeth McDonald was born on July 25, 1900 in Louisiana.³ She was the daughter of Charles Marshall McDonald.⁴
     Maud married James M. Slade, son of Daniel Slade and Sarah Elizabeth Knight, on September 9, 1917.⁵ Maud died on March 1, 1995 at age 94³ and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.^3,5

     James Marshall Slade was born circa 1918 in Louisiana.² He was the son of James M. Slade and Maud Elizabeth McDonald.
     James married Virginia Knox.³ James died on December 1, 1955⁴ and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.⁴

     Irene Slade was born on July 22, 1922 in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of James M. Slade and Maud Elizabeth McDonald.
     Irene married Harvey Finklea.³ Irene died on May 11, 2008 at age 85.² She was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.²

     Frances Louise Dunbar went by Louise.² She was born circa 1904 in Georgia.² She was the daughter of Benjamin H. Dunbar.³
     Frances married John Rhodes Slade, son of William Bonner Slade and Mary Byrnes Brown, circa 1926.²

     William Bonner Slade was born on September 16, 1927 in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida.^1,3 He was the son of John Rhodes Slade and Frances Louise Dunbar.^4,1
     Bill was educated in the public schools of Florida, his native State, attending Columbia High School in Lake City, attaining honors. After preparation in Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, where he distinguisbed himself in scholarship, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point. Here he maintained the same high standing, graduating with the Class of 1950 as a Second Lieutenant of the US Air Force.
     He was trained for jet flying in Sherman, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona; graduated from the Gunnery School in Las Vegas, Nevada in October 1951; and was immediately ordered to Korea for combat flying. After two months combat training in the Philippines he was stationed at Suwon Air Base, Korea, in February 1952. His outfit contributed immeasurably to the disruption of enemy transportation facilities and installations. Lt. Slade was leading a four-plane mission; had released his bombs and was pulling up from the target, when his plane was hit and burst into flames. Moments afterward he crashed to the ground fifteen miles southwest of Huichon, North Korea, deep in enemy territory.³
      William died on April 30, 1953 in Korea at age 25 [note: death date on his tombstone is May 12, 1952, differing from date furnished by the US Air Force report].² He was buried in Linwood Historic Cemetery, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.^5,6

Lt Slade was awarded for gallantry in Action: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Purple Heart.⁷ He He was born in Lake City, Florida, September 16, 1927. His father, John Rhodes Slade, and mother, Frances Louise Dunbar, were both of Georgia extraction. He was educated in the public schools of Florida, his native State, attending Columbia High School in Lake City, attaining honors. After preparation in Marion Military Institute, Marion, Alabama, where he distinguisbed himself in scholarship, he entered the United States Military Academy at West Point. Here he maintained the same high standing, graduating with the Class of 1950 as a Second Lieutenant of the Air Force.

He was trained for jet flying in Sherman, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona; graduated from the Gunnery School in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 1951; and was immediately ordered to Korea for combat flying. After two months combat training in the Philippines he was stationed at Suwon Air Base, Korea, in February 1952. His outfit contributed immeasurably to the disruption of enemy transportation facilities and installations. On May 12th he was leading a four-plane mission; had released his bombs and was pulling up from the target, when his plane was hit and burst into flames. Moments afterward he crashed to the ground fifteen miles southwest of Huichon, North Korea, deep in enemy territory.

Writing to his parents, his commanding officer said "His courage and ability, together with his devotion to duty, gained for him the respect of all and has been an inspiration to the squadron." General Mark W. Clark said of him, "His devotion to duty in defense of all that we, the free people of the world hold dear, has helped us on the long road by which alone we may hope some day to reach a just, an honorable, and an enduring peace."

To his friends, "Bill" was quiet and unassuming but with an uncompromising conscience and an inflexible purpose. From these qualities arose his nobleness as a man and his bravery as a soldier. Said one of his closest friends, "Bill was made of the stuff that all men admire and that knits the souls of men togother in enduring friendship" One of the men in his outfit said "He brought out the better in us all and we have been deprived of one of the best men that ever walked this earth."

While a teen-aged youth, he won the coveted medal of an Eagle Scout and the admiration of all the younger generation. He spent part of each summer as a counsellor for smaller boys in a boys' camp, and no doubt built into many hearts his own sense of truth and honor.

He was a loyal churchman and attended the Episcopal Church regularly. He was recognized for his spiritual leadership in the younger group at home. "He always carried his sword with honor and there never was one blot upon his shield." He faced life and death alike with steady eyes.³

     Doris Lorraine Costello was born circa 1919.¹
     Doris married Lester Cowdery Slade Jr., son of Colonel Lester Cowdery Slade and Lucile H. Dunn, on April 1, 1955 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.¹

     Lyman Slade was born on February 8, 1889 in Purvis, Lamar County, Mississippi.², age 28, single (note: WW2 draft registration shows 1898] He was the son of William Slade and Frances Martha Lowery. Lyman Slade was New Tag on February 8, 1898 in Purvis, Mississippi.³ He was registered in the draft for World War I on June 5, 1917 in Sumrall, Lamar County, Mississippi, single, Locomotive Engineer for J.J. Newman Lumber Co.¹
     Lyman married Velma Foles on August 25, 1917 in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.⁴
     Lyman Slade registered for the draft for World War II in 1942, while living at Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 8019 Phil Street, next of kin: James Slade, same address.⁵ Lyman died on January 9, 1966 at age 76.⁶ He was buried in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas.⁶

     Virginia Knox was born on August 20, 1921 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.²
     Virginia married James Marshall Slade, son of James M. Slade and Maud Elizabeth McDonald.¹ Virginia died on April 1, 2002 at age 80² and was buried in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Franklin Parish, Louisiana.² Her obituary read as follows:

      Graveside services for Virginia Knox Slade, 80, will be at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) at Union Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Goodman officiating.

Services are under the direction of Community Memorial Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Mrs. Slade died Monday, April 1, 2002 at North Monroe Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a past resident of Franklin Parish, a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church Archibald. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Marshall Slade and two sons, Donald C. Slade and Robert Marshall Slade.

Survivors include her children, Ronald Slade and Betty Sue Burns, both of Monroe; Wilda Faye Shoemaker, Rayville; and Catherine Johnston, Phoenix, Ariz; brothers and sisters, Sue Lambert, Natchez, Miss; James Knox and Billy Knox, both of Monroe; Doris Pressley, Fort Smith, Ark; Frances Beasley, Jonesboro, Ark; Helen Johnston, California, and Bobby Knox, Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be S.T. McDonald Jr., Charles McDonald, Kenneth Waller, Eddie Cassell, Roger Williams and Wendell McDonald.

The Franklin Sun Winnsboro, LA April 3, 2002.³